What steps should you take when you have pain in your mouth? Because this symptom can indicate a serious concern with your oral health, waiting for the pain to resolve on its own can allow an underlying problem to become worse. An issue with tooth decay or infection in your tooth could cause more harm… Read more »
What should you do when you experience dental pain? When you wait for the pain to go away on its own, underlying issues with tooth decay or infection risk expanding in scope and requiring more invasive treatment. This can have an unintended effect such as eventually needing a tooth extraction when a more conservative solution… Read more »
Your teeth are miraculous structures that withstand hundreds of pounds of force from the daily rigors of biting and chewing. They derive their strength from solid minerals composed of hard layers of enamel. When these layers are threatened by injury or tooth decay, the tooth can become impaired. Cracks in the teeth or total tooth… Read more »
One of the most frustrating aspects of oral health concerns is its instability. When you have trouble within your mouth, it might seem that each bite is a possibility for disaster. And if you are favoring one side of the mouth, it may lead to extra wear in that area. Like with a set of… Read more »
There are a few different reasons as to why you need to have restorative dentistry. Physical trauma can break or chip a tooth, and leave the interior fleshy portion exposed to the open air. This can sometimes lead to an additional concern, which is that of bacterial infection. When outside organisms can reach within our… Read more »
People can often be overwhelmed with the mere concept of cosmetic oral procedures, and it is an understandable thing. Our mouths are very precious to us, and we need to trust both the dentist and the strategy of the procedure. If either one of those beliefs are shaken, it might cause anxiety. But the advancement… Read more »
If you have cracked your tooth, or if a cavity has become so deep that it has eaten through to the interior, then you might require a root canal. And there is a lot of stigma surrounding the procedure. From movies and tv, we imagine them to be painful, excruciating experiences. And while oral surgery… Read more »
The development of porcelain veneers is one of the most amazing advancements of the last hundred years. With this technology we are able to craft entirely new smiles without affecting the biological structures beneath the gumline. Or we can repair a cracked or broken tooth with a durable and realistic prosthetic. Today, your Cerritos, CA… Read more »
Yes, when you receive greetings for a happy holiday weekend from us, your dental surgery practice, you’re going to get a mixture of well wishes and a quick note about oral health … it simply comes with the territory! Since you’ll have a bit of time for reflection over the weekend, we encourage you to… Read more »
Replacing a missing tooth is essential for your oral health. Otherwise, a number of oral health problems can develop, such as misalignment, further tooth loss, or even facial collapse. Fortunately, we can help return your smile to full function and health with dental implants. Do you have questions about dental implants?
If you have recently lost a tooth, you know the uncertain feeling of adjusting to your new smile. Not only does a missing tooth impact the look of your smile,…
Knowing where your third molars are in their development can help you decide to extract them when the time is ready. While some people never develop this last set of…
Losing one or more of your teeth can create rapid complications for your oral health quite quickly. Not only does a missing tooth leave an impact on your appearance, but…
